Key West Triathlon - Sprint Course - TriathlonSprint


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Key West, Florida
United States
TRIKW, LLC
75F / 24C
Sunny
 		Total Time = 2h 10m 55s
Overall Rank = 394/441
Age Group = 55-59
Age Group Rank = 5/5
Pre-race routine:

Day before race got race packet and went to orientation for the race. Looked at maps of race course and oriented my mind to visualize the swim, bike and run.
Event warmup:

Walking around and some yoga.
Swim
  • 31h 16m
  • 820 yards
  • 3h 48m 43s / 100 yards
Comments:

I was very nervous and thankful that I made it and didn't quit.
What would you do differently?:

Be better prepared. Need to take some swimming lessons for overall performance and self confidence.
Transition 1
  • 05m 35s
Comments:

I showered my face and hair. Sat down to rinse my feet and dry them off. Towel dried long hair and put in pony tail.
What would you do differently?:

Hurry up and get my helmet on and buckled, shoes/socks and run w/bike and go.
Bike
  • 45h 58m
  • 12.43 miles
  • 0.27 mile/hr
Comments:

I was nervous and pushed hard.
What would you do differently?:

Walk or ride the course the day before to help me feel more confident and no surprises.
Transition 2
  • 05m 26s
Comments:

I was tired and hurt my back putting my bike on the rack (someone was sitting in the middle of my bike rack isle and I had to twist and lift to put my bike on the rack). My back had a spasm.
What would you do differently?:

Run with my bike and rack it from the front without any twisting. Stay focused, breath and get moving. Eat something for energy as I was feeling a little weak.
Run
  • 42m 39s
  • 3.11 miles
  • 13m 43s  min/mile
Comments:

My back was having a spasm and I didn't want to over do but I focused my goal was to have fun and finish.
What would you do differently?:

Better nutrition. Train to increase my speed and endurance.
Post race
Warm down:

Walked around. Nothing really. A few back stretches.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

Training and nutrition.

Event comments:

This race was a challenge and a positive life changing experience. I completed my goal to finish the race and have fun. I will do this race again in 2013. My goal will be podium.




Last updated: 2012-12-24 12:00 AM
Swimming
31:16:00 | 820 yards | 3h 48m 43s / 100yards
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 394/441
Performance: Bad
Suit: wet suit
Course: open water
Start type: Wade Plus:
Water temp: 75F / 24C Current: Low
200M Perf. Bad Remainder: Bad
Breathing: Below average Drafting: Bad
Waves: Bad Navigation: Below average
Rounding: Average
T1
Time: 05:35
Performance: Below average
Cap removal: Average Helmet on/
Suit off: 		No
Wetsuit stuck? Yes Run with bike: No
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Below average
Biking
45:58:00 | 12.43 miles | 0.27 mile/hr
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 394/441
Performance: Below average
Wind: Headwind with gusts
Course: flat
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence: 85
Turns: Average Cornering: Average
Gear changes: Average Hills:
Race pace: Hard Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 05:26
Overall: Bad
Riding w/ feet on shoes Bad
Jumping off bike Bad
Running with bike Bad
Racking bike Bad
Shoe and helmet removal Bad
Running
00:42:39 | 03.11 miles | 13m 43s  min/mile
Age Group: 5/5
Overall: 394/441
Performance: Below average
Course: flat and scenic.
Keeping cool Average Drinking Not enough
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 4
Physical exertion [1-5] 2
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? Yes
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? No
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5